Blue Tongue Lizard

Spring-time, and the blue-tongues are well and truly out of hibernation.  Down into the corners of the block retaining walls seems to be a favourite spot for the blue-tongues in my garden.  They seem to be out to soak up the sun, I figure to recharge their batteries, and probably come out to fossick for slugs and  insects, at night.

The back sliding glass door has a shade-film protection; I can see out, but the blue-tongue couldn't see me lining up with the camera.  They are so cautious, and their movements so slow, before they negotiate a new turn.  A kookaburra would definately snap one of these up in a flash; thrashing them about and breaking their back.  In fact this blue-tongue has no tail, beyond it's back legs; obviously had been caught out in it's younger days.

This first photo, the blue-tongue stayed like this for so long; needed to turn my camera off and wait more.  Thinks it's a safe spot to come out, close by to an object, with the opportunity of a quick retreat if needed.